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Five Minutes to a Fortune

Five Minutes to a Fortune

Description: An imposing 15-foot hourglass containing thousands of pounds awaits the contestants in this daily game show. Hosted by Davina McCall, it features teams of two challenged to work as a perfect pair to complete five games in just five minutes. Quick thinking and steely nerves are required before the hourglass turns and the money starts to drain."`5 Minutes to a Fortune' is one of those shows that has you clenching your buttocks from start to finish," McCall says. Players hope they're clenching fistfuls of cash at the finish. On Saturday nights, the show doubles the potential winnings to £100,000 as two celebrities pit themselves against the clock to raise funds for charity.
Genre: Game Show
Year Released: 2013
Number of episodes: 25
First episode air date: April 6, 2013
Presented By: Davina McCall
Network: Channel 4
Genre: Game show
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